City Map Compare/Abu Dhabi vs Prague
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Abu Dhabi

972 km²

Prague

496 km²

Abu Dhabi vs Prague - City Size Comparison

Abu Dhabi vs Prague - City Size Comparison

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

Area972 km²
Population1.57M
Density1,615 /km²
Elevation14 m
Climatedesert climate
Prague

Czech Republic

Area496 km²
Population1.40M
Density2,823 /km²
Elevation235 m
Founded800

Area Comparison

Abu Dhabi is 2.0x larger than Prague

Population Comparison

Abu Dhabi has 1.1x more people than Prague

Is Abu Dhabi Bigger Than Prague?

Yes — Abu Dhabi is 2.0x larger than Prague by area. Abu Dhabi spans 972 km² (375 mi²) while Prague covers 496 km² (192 mi²) — a difference of 476 km².

To put Abu Dhabi's size in perspective, its area of 972 km² is roughly the same size as Berlin. Meanwhile, Prague at 496 km² is about 1.2x smaller than Seoul.

Picture Abu Dhabi another way: its area is large enough to fit about 136,000 American football fields, 16 times the area of Manhattan, or 9 times the area of Paris. Prague works out to about 69,000 American football fields, 150 times the area of Central Park, or 8 times the area of Manhattan.

About Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The city is the seat of the Abu Dhabi Central Capital District, the capital city of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the UAE's second-most populous city, after Dubai. The city is situated on a T-shaped island, extending into the Persian Gulf from the central-western coast of the UAE.

Abu Dhabi covers 972 km² with a population of 1.6 million. Abu Dhabi is known for Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace, among other attractions.

Abu Dhabi sits on a T-shaped island extending into the Persian Gulf from the UAE's central-western coast.

About Prague

Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Located on the Vltava River, the city has a population of about 1.4 million, making it the twelfth-largest city in the European Union. Its metropolitan area is home to approximately 2.3 million people.

Often called "The City of a Hundred Spires", Prague has an area of 496 km² and is home to 1.4 million people. The city dates back to 800. Visitors come for Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Old Town Square, and much more.

Prague is the historical capital of Bohemia and today serves as the Czech Republic's capital and largest city.

Population Density

Abu Dhabi has a population density of 1,615 people per km² — a relatively spread-out city. Prague, with 2,823 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Prague is noticeably denser, packing 1.7 times more people per square kilometer.

Key Differences at a Glance

Density Gap

Prague is 1.7x more densely populated

Cities Similar in Size to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi covers 972 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include San Diego (964 km²), Dallas (997 km²), Berlin (892 km²), Hong Kong (1,114 km²), or Santiago (838 km²).

Cities Similar in Size to Prague

Prague covers 496 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Montreal (498 km²), Warsaw (517 km²), Budapest (525 km²), Oslo (454 km²), or Auckland (559 km²).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abu Dhabi bigger than Prague?
Abu Dhabi is 2.0 times larger than Prague by area. Abu Dhabi covers 972 km² while Prague spans 496 km², a difference of 476 km².
How many times does Prague fit inside Abu Dhabi?
Prague (496 km²) fits inside Abu Dhabi (972 km²) approximately 1 times. That means Abu Dhabi is 2.0x the area of Prague.
What is the population difference between Abu Dhabi and Prague?
Abu Dhabi has approximately 1.6 million people, while Prague has about 1.4 million. Abu Dhabi has 0.2 million more residents.
Which city is more densely populated, Abu Dhabi or Prague?
Prague is more densely populated with 2,823 people per km², compared to 1,615 people per km².
How does the map comparison work?
Our synchronized map comparison tool displays both cities at the same zoom level. When you zoom in or out on one map, the other automatically adjusts to maintain the same scale, allowing you to directly compare the relative sizes of both cities.
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Distance Between Abu Dhabi and Prague

The straight-line distance from Abu Dhabi to Prague is 4,454 km (2,768 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~5h 44m.

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